Friday, January 4, 2008

Thomas Wilkins Leads Philadelphia Orchestra in Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert


Monday, January 21, 2008, 7:00 pm - FREE!
Martin Luther King High School
6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA

THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS
conductor
CHARLOTTE BLAKE ALSTON
speaker
PHILADELPHIA ALL-CITY CHOIR
Dorina Morrow
director

The musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra are graciously donating their services for this concert.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this free community concert. Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins leads the Orchestra, joined by the Philadelphia All-City Chorus. Combining the traditions of African-American culture and Western classical music, the concert pays tribute to Dr. King’s religious beliefs, his vision of a society free of prejudice and racial divisions, and his belief in the power of music to effect change.

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